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At the St. Vincent Jewelry Center in downtown Los Angeles — the largest jewelry hub in the U.S. — gold melting has become a daily operation driven by soaring prices. Workers like Alberto Hernandez are processing small quantities of gold jewelry into valuable bullion, with even a modest 100 grams melting into over $170,000 worth…

While Roku is best known for its streaming devices, the Roku Channel offers free, ad-supported entertainment that’s accessible even without Roku hardware. Viewers can stream content via a web browser or mobile apps for iOS and Android. Roku Channel apps are also available on several smart TVs and streaming devices, including Fire TV and Google…

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched what it calls a “sweeping investigation” into Chinese companies already listed on its Covered List. These companies include Huawei, ZTE, and China Telecom, which the US government views as aligned with the Chinese Communist Party. In 2022, the Biden administration imposed a ban on the sale of…

If you’re among the unlucky Chromecast owners whose “untrusted” device stopped functioning earlier this week, there’s good news—a fix is on the way. Google has released a fix that should restore functionality to affected Chromecast devices, including the second-generation Chromecast (pictured above) and the Chromecast Audio. “We’re pleased to share some positive news regarding Chromecast…

Dutch hospitality tech unicorn Mews is considering a future public listing, with a strong preference for the United States over Europe. CEO and co-founder Matthijs Welle revealed that an IPO is a potential route for the company, though no specific plans have been confirmed. Welle cited the deeper capital markets and a more SaaS-focused investor…